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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2397

HB 2397: Initiatives and referenda

Addressing the distance requirements for gathering signatures for an initiative or referendum at stand alone stores and retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes.

Summary

  • Prohibits signature gatherers for an initiative or referendum petition from being within 15 feet from entrances and exits of stand-alone stores or retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes.
  • Allows property owners to give permission for signature gatherers to be closer than 15 feet.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2397), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2010
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
January 11, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Versions
HB 2397, SHB 2397

AN ACT Relating to gathering signatures for an initiative or referendum at stand alone stores and retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)

18 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Joel Kretz R-7Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Joe Schmick R-9Brian Blake D-19Dan Kristiansen R-39John Driscoll D-6Mike Armstrong R-12Marko Liias D-21Hans Dunshee D-44Zack Hudgins D-11Deb Eddy D-48Jeff Morris D-40Maralyn Chase D-32Geoff Simpson D-47Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Judy Warnick R-13Timm Ormsby D-3Mike Hope R-44

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2010
Version voted on: SHB 2397
82 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54304
Republican28900
How each member voted

Yea (82)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2397)
  2. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2397)
  3. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (SHB 2397)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2397)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2397)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2397)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2397)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2397)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. SGTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2397)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2397)
  14. SGTA - Executive action taken by committee.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. SGTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
  18. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2397 in other sessions

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